Director of Museum Learning

What You'll Do

• Lead Learning Strategy
• Establish strategic priorities and develop short-term and long-term goals, implementation plans, and success measures for museum learning initiatives
• Ensure learning experiences align with Port Discovery's mission, strategic plan, educational philosophy, PLAY Framework, and organizational values
• Collaborate across departments to integrate learning goals into museum-wide initiatives and visitor experiences
• Lead and develop staff
• Serve as a Visible Museum Leader

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Museum Studies, Arts Education, Child Development, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience developing and delivering educational experiences for children and families in museums, schools, cultural institutions, nonprofits, or related settings
• 3+ years of experience managing the development, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs
• 3+ years of experience supervising, coaching, mentoring, or developing staff
• Strong written, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to connect authentically with children, families, staff, and community partners
• Passion for learning through play and child-centered education
• Excellent writing, organizational and scheduling skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Education or a related field, or equivalent advanced professional experience
• Experience in museums, informal learning environments, cultural organizations, or youth-serving nonprofits
• Experience designing inclusive programs for diverse audiences is highly valued

Benefits

• Free parking
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Generous paid vacation, personal, and sick leave
• Retail savings plan with employer match after six months
• Museum-provided life and disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Travel assistance and grief counseling support
• Free museum admission for your family

Schedule Expectations

• To support exceptional visitor experiences, members of the Learning & Visitor Experience leadership team are expected to work a minimum of three weekend days per month
• This position also requires occasional evening, holiday, special event, and overnight program participation throughout the year

Physical Requirements

• Regular movement throughout the museum, including standing, walking, bending, kneeling, climbing, and occasional lifting of materials weighing up to 50 pounds
• The role involves working in a dynamic environment with large groups of children and families and varying noise levels